Reading is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #252 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Reading decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #224 of 292

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #177 of 292

44%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #252 of 292

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #214 of 292

72%

Minor dwellings approved

50 decided (1-9 homes)

40%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

40 decided

635

Total decisions

101 refused in 2025